Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Bella Vista, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bella Vista rent stands today

    Bella Vista, AR rent slipped 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $500 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month increase.

  • Compared to national trends

    Bella Vista rent sits essentially equal to the $1,900/month national median, placing the city in line with the broader rental landscape. The city offers 113 total rentals, primarily houses, providing a moderate inventory for renters.

  • Price ranges

    In Bella Vista, 1-bedroom units rent for about $630/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,700/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,650/month. Houses dominate the market at $1,900/month, while apartments, though only 18.3% of inventory, rent at $3,312/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    York neighborhood rents fell 35.2% year over year to $1,925/month across 14 rentals, a larger decline than the citywide 9.5% drop. This localized cooldown contrasts with Avondale, which rose 17.1%, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Bella Vista.

Median rent

Median rent in Bella Vista

$1,900/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bella Vista is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bella Vista

113

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bella Vista rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bella Vista, AR

Average rent prices in Bella Vista have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bella Vista, AR

Rent prices in Bella Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bella Vista is $3,312, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Bella Vista run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

1 bedroom

$630

6%

63%

2 bedroom

$1,700

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,950

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,650

12%

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$630

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

63%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bella Vista, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bella Vista, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bella Vista and Cave Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bella Vista

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bella Vista, AR is 32% lower than the median rent in Cave Springs, AR.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Cave Springs

$2,800

increased by7%
Last year
Centerton

$1,650

increased by3%
Last year
Fayetteville Springdale

$1,287

decreased by75%
Last year
Gentry

$1,650

decreased by11%
Last year
Gravette

$1,300

increased by21%
Last year
Highfill

$1,399

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Last year

Discover rentals in Bella Vista, AR

7 August Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Basildon townhouse for rent in Bella Vista

43 Grisham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Bella Vista

43 Grisham Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

2 beds

1 bath

$1,370

$1,275

Price drop

16 Victoria Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Basildon townhouse for rent in Bella Vista

ResidentialLease, Bella Vista, AR

16 Victoria Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

30 Hope Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale house for rent in Bella Vista

ResidentialLease, Bella Vista, AR

30 Hope Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

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Frequently asked questions for Bella Vista, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Bella Vista rental market.

How much is rent in Bella Vista?

The average rent in Bella Vista is $1,900 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bella Vista?

Average rent prices in Bella Vista have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Bella Vista rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bella Vista is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bella Vista?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bella Vista are Basildon ($1,700/mo), Avondale ($1,750/mo), and Duxford ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bella Vista?

To comfortably afford rent in Bella Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bella Vista?

July offers the lowest rents in Bella Vista, running about 6% below October's peak pricing. November and December are the least competitive months with lower demand, making them good alternatives for apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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10 Olmsted Cir, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
14 Everleigh Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
15 Churchill Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
19 Ironside Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
2 Douglas Cir, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
25 Dalton Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
27 Estes Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
3 Peebles Cir, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
4 Boxford Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
41 Melinda Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
47 Dalton Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
6 Hart Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
6 Waterside Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
64 Watkins Way, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
7 Dunwich Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
8 Flaxton Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
8 Magrath Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
1 Inchcape Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA
1 Mills Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
1 Whitmore Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA